Saturday, November 13, 2010

Not gonna fight

I had a to do a few chores while checking on my sheep, tweak the pen I had set up the week before, hang the mineral feeder and prop the door open on the barn so my sheep could find shelter at night or in bad weather.  Last but not least, I thought I would work Zeke on the sheep for a spell.  I can tell you today was NOT the day to work Zeke.  One or both us was off today.  He was not taking the commands I gave him.  In general, just being far too stubborn for my liking.  So it was a "time out" for Zekie.  I messed around in the barn getting my chores done then got him out again to see if he had a change of behavior.  Nope!  Mister stubborn it was.  His flanks were nice, I will say that, but lie down seemed to be missing today.  The sheep stayed in the same place as he flanked around them but again, lie down seemed to have been left at home.  Hmmmm, alright, I am not going to fight with him and I wasn't feelin' it so back to the truck he went.  Some days are for sheep herding and some aren't.....Today was one of "those" days.

I ended today with a nice long walk for all the pooches.  Time to think, reflect on the week and room to stretch the legs and let my mind wander......that seemed to be what everyone needed.
Nice red dog decoration, eh?

Phoebe, Simone, Wendy, Finnoula, Esme and "that darn little black wether" are present in this pic